Tracy writes:
> <esc>(0Y
>
> The 8000 ROM DIMM bar code Slot 2 escape code starts with:
>
> <esc>(9Y
>
> So right off the bat, the printers use two diff. escape codes.
>
> His suggestion is true.  However that would mean recompiling
> a different legacy subroutine for (for each several dozen
> subroutines that use bar codes) for both printers since the
> escape codes are hard coded in the source program.  Not to
> mention training the users when using this printer run this
> program, when using that printer run that program.
>
> The output is from a legacy program, they are both near-legacy
> LaserJets.  I'm befudded as to why they are different.  HP
> should have made the escape codes the same.  It doesn't make sense.
>
> Now I'm hoping there is a way fool to the LaserJet into
> accepting the one escape sequence and interpreting it
> as the other so I don't have to change my programs.

This document (http://www.softbars.com/manual.pdf) suggests that both fonts
are Code 3of9 but 9Y is a TrueType font and 0Y is a bit-mapped font.  Have
you tried using the 0Y on the 8000?

Mark W.

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